Member Resources
PRCI membership goes well beyond access to research—it puts you in a position to shape the priorities, direction, and outcomes that advance pipeline safety, reliability, and performance worldwide. Whether you are new to PRCI or already active on technical committees, you have multiple ways to contribute: proposing ideas, funding research, guiding projects, sharing expertise, and stepping into leadership. Each path connects your work to a collaborative program that turns applied research into practical results across the industry.
Technical Committees
Technical Committees are the engine of PRCI’s collaborative research program. Through committee work, you contribute technical expertise, help define research priorities, and guide projects from initial concept through completion—ensuring the work reflects real operational needs.
Committees convene members from across the industry to examine shared challenges, evaluate emerging research needs, and oversee active projects. Participation gives you a direct hand in the studies that support pipeline integrity, safety, and long-term performance.
- How to Get Involved: Request assignment to one or more Technical Committees aligned with your expertise and organizational interests. Committee participation is coordinated through your organization’s Primary Contact, listed on your company’s home page.
Research Development & Funding
PRCI’s research agenda is set by its members. Through active participation, you help identify priorities, advance new ideas, and direct funding toward research that addresses the operational challenges you face in the field.
Strategic Research Priorities (SRPs) provide the framework for moving larger, cross-committee research ideas through PRCI’s development process, from proposal to funded project.
Primary Contacts and Executive Assembly members carry responsibility for research investment, allocating funds to the specific projects that will deliver the greatest technical value to the membership.
Events & Community Engagement
PRCI events connect you with active research, technical peers, and the wider PRCI community. Whether through the annual Research Exchange (REX), committee meetings, or working group sessions, these gatherings advance committee work and ongoing projects while strengthening the professional relationships that underpin effective collaboration across the pipeline industry. By bringing together members with shared technical interests and challenges, PRCI events foster the kind of dialogue that drives meaningful progress and supports the continued development of industry-relevant research.
Knowledge Sharing & Recognition
Knowledge exchange and recognition are central pillars of PRCI’s collaborative model, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to advancing technical expertise across the pipeline industry. As a member, you gain access to research outcomes that reflect the collective work of industry professionals, while also having the opportunity to continue building your technical capabilities through a range of structured channels and resources.
Expand your expertise through webinars, PRCI Academy training, and PRCI Research Reports—resources built to support ongoing learning and applied practice.
You can also present your work directly to the community by submitting abstracts for PRCI’s Research Exchange and sharing research use cases at the TDC Open House. Watch for upcoming announcements.
Beyond sharing research and serving on committees, members are encouraged to take part in recognition programs that acknowledge meaningful contributions to the PRCI community.
Distinguished Award Nominations (Coming Soon)
Governance & Leadership
Governance and leadership roles offer a path to deeper involvement, allowing you to help steer PRCI on behalf of the membership and influence how the organization sets its course.
- Technical Committee Leadership (Elected / Appointed): Chair and Vice Chair roles guiding specific research focus areas.
- Research Steering Committee (Elected): Chair and Vice Chair providing cross-committee research strategy and oversight.
- Executive Assembly (Appointed by Member Organizations): One governance voting representative per member organization.
- Executive Board (Elected from the Executive Assembly): Chair and Vice Chair roles providing fiduciary and strategic oversight.